All matriculated students placing remedial in Reading, English, and Math are offered a place in the Basic Education Program (BEP). Students are required to successfully complete this program before being permitted to register for the next level of courses in Reading, English, and Math. All students who take the placement test and score RDG 001 or RDG 002 are required to enroll in the course in the first semester of attendance. Successful completion of each course is required. If RDG 001 is the original placement, RDG 002 is required unless the student is exempted by meeting Department standards.

For students who speak English as a second language, the Department of Reading and Basic Education offers a reading course at the college preparatory level of instruction. This reading course is part of English as a Second Language Program at the College. See the English Department for writing courses and Communications Department for conversation/pronunciation courses. Students are placed individually at appropriate levels through a reading placement test. The Department also offers credit reading courses.

For further information, contact the Department of Reading and Basic Education at 516-572-7464.